eGigPHP Developer salary (2026)
A PHP developer usually earns ₹15,000–₹25,000 a month as a fresher, rising to ₹30,000–₹60,000 with 2–5 years’ experience and up to ₹1,10,000 for senior roles.
Monthly salary by experience
Typical gross monthly pay in rupees (₹) seen in job postings in 2026. In-hand is an estimate after employee PF and professional tax; your offer may differ.
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PHP Developer salary by city
| City | Fresher | 2–5 years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mumbai | ₹17,500–₹29,000 | ₹34,500–₹69,000 | Jobs |
| Bengaluru | ₹17,500–₹29,000 | ₹34,500–₹69,000 | Jobs |
| Delhi NCR | ₹17,000–₹28,000 | ₹33,500–₹67,000 | Jobs |
| Hyderabad | ₹16,000–₹27,000 | ₹32,500–₹65,000 | Jobs |
| Pune | ₹16,000–₹27,000 | ₹32,500–₹65,000 | Jobs |
| Chennai | ₹16,000–₹26,500 | ₹31,500–₹63,000 | Jobs |
| Ahmedabad | ₹14,500–₹24,500 | ₹29,000–₹58,000 | Jobs |
| Kolkata | ₹14,500–₹24,000 | ₹28,500–₹57,000 | Jobs |
| Jaipur | ₹14,000–₹23,000 | ₹27,500–₹55,000 | Jobs |
| Lucknow | ₹13,500–₹22,500 | ₹27,000–₹54,000 | Jobs |
| Indore | ₹13,500–₹22,500 | ₹27,000–₹54,000 | Jobs |
| Nagpur | ₹13,500–₹22,500 | ₹27,000–₹54,000 | Jobs |
Big metros pay more but rent costs more too. Smaller cities not listed usually pay 5–15% below the national range.
How to earn more as a PHP developer
- Laravel and modern PHP 8
- MySQL tuning and REST APIs
- A front-end framework like Vue or React
- Ask for the full CTC break-up before accepting. Compare offers on in-hand pay, not CTC alone.
Questions people ask
What is the salary of a PHP developer?
Most earn ₹15,000 to ₹1,10,000 a month. Freshers usually start at ₹15,000–₹25,000, and with 2–5 years’ experience pay rises to ₹30,000–₹60,000.
What is the fresher salary of a PHP developer?
Around ₹15,000–₹25,000 a month, or ₹1.8 lakh–₹3 lakh a year, depending on the city and employer.
Which city pays a PHP developer the most?
Mumbai and Bengaluru usually pay the most, around 15% above the national typical range, followed by Delhi NCR, Hyderabad and Pune.
How can a PHP developer earn more?
Laravel and modern PHP 8. MySQL tuning and REST APIs. A front-end framework like Vue or React.